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The holidays are around the corner, and now's the time to get thinking about gift ideas for the special people in your life. Like: "What gift do you get someone who has everything?" "What gift do you get that quirky co-worker who you don't really know much about?" And most importantly, "What gift can you get that won't break the bank?"

Here are some holiday gift ideas for music lovers and music festival lovers that are unique and thoughtful to boot! They can even be used as stocking-stuffers since they are so budget-friendly.

1. Fanny Factory fanny packs - $24.99

The fanny pack is back, baby! And these are not your conventional waist packs. These fanny packs are quirky and colorful and come in 19 different patterns to fit ANY personality. They make a funny novelty gift, but are also surprisingly functional. Music festival-goers will love how easy and lightweight these fanny packs are - perfect for hours of dancing and concerts!

2. Pick Punch - $24.95

Guitar players will have tons of fun with the Pick Punch - the stapler-like object will punch-out pics out of any materials you have laying around. Old credit cards, gym memberships, anything!

3. Record Coasters - $18

Old-school music types will love these record coasters! Accessorize your coffee table with coasters that look like little records and are actually made from recycled vinyl records.

4. A Vinyl Collection Puzzle - $24

This jig-saw puzzle features the album art of many classic albums from genres of punk, pop, punk, post-punk and new wave.

5. Drumstick Pens - $8

These pens are shaped like wooden drum sticks! 'Nuff said. They make a great stocking stuffer.

The summer is coming to an end, the colder weather is kicking in, but now is just as important as ever to make sure you get outside with your pup to give him/her plenty of exercise. If you live downtown and have to travel to a nearby park (hopefully off-leash!), here are some items that you can make that trip a bit easier and of course that will fit into your fanny pack!

Travel bottle

This travel bottle will take a bit of space in your fanny pack, but is essential if you are going on a long hike with your pooch. It allows you to re-hydrate your friend, after he or she has been chasing the ball around all afternoon.

Poo bags

These bags from Earth Rated are made from vegetable-based materials and are 100% plastic-free. These bags will fit into your typical bag roller and of course inside your Fanny Factory fanny pack. For ease, make sure to get one that clips to your leash - it will help!

Treats

Pedigree offers a wide variety of treats that are not only healthy, but good for your dog’s teeth and digestive function. Be sure to bring a few extra treats if you are going to the dog park!

Leash

Getting a leash that is compact enough to fit in your fanny pack is great if you going to let your doggy off leash. If you are just going for a quick jaunt, check out this leash that really is an all-in-one carrier. This will free up some of that fanny pack space for owner treats and goodies!! This leash has a flashlight, food carrier, poo bag and pop up water bowl.

Toys

With so many dog toys on the market it is tough to pick just one. Click here to check out a list of exciting new toys that not only provide your pup with hours of entertainment, but are actually stimulating and help them learn.

Fanny packs also make the perfect gift for the dog person in your life that has everything! Priced under $25, they are a great Christmas gift for a coworker, teacher, or family member and will make their dog walk much more stylish! Buy a cute fanny pack today!

Why the Fanny Pack?

 

The fanny pack is probably the most polarizing fashion accessory out there. Visions of embarrassing parentals come to mind at the very mention. But the fanny pack can be more than your dad's conveniently functional Disneyland accessory. It can be cool, cute, fun and even fancy.

Here at Fanny Factory, we're reclaiming the fanny pack by taking its best features and making them better. And then punching up the style factor with awesome trendy patterns and prints.

 

Wear a fanny pack and enjoy:

• Convenience. Fanny packs let you live the hands-free life by awesomely strapping around your waist or your upper body. Your body does the carrying for you. Just ZIP, CLIP and GO! #Freedom

• Efficiency. Get at your stuff easily with one hand - no more digging around the depths of your purse for your keys. Plus with our 5 separate zipped compartments, everything has its own place and you can easily organize.

• Comfort. Our fanny packs are lightweight and sit easily on the body. Hot weather and crowds are no match for the fanny pack!

• Security. Fanny Factory straps have a side-release buckle so you're extra secure (no one can sneak up on you from behind to unclip your fanny!)

• Fabulosity. This may not 100% be a word, but it's a thing. When you rock a Fanny Factory fanny pack you are making a bold and fabulous fashion statement. You go girl. #OnFleek

 

 

The Best Fanny Packs Around

What makes our fanny packs so special, you ask? There's a lot:

• Our fanny packs are the best size: We believe your fanny pack should carry everything you need. Ours are large enough for all your essentials plus more and don't look bulky on the body.
• We have the hottest styles: we've kept the cool rounded pack shape of the classic 90s fanny pack and given the fabric a serious upgrade. It's water-resistant and comes in tons of rad prints – from ice cream cones, to retro geometric patterns, to grungey florals, to pop-art – we've got something for every personality.
• Top quality: Fanny Factory fanny packs come with premium YKK zippers and a YKK buckle, plus 600D polyester fabric that's both water-resistant and washable.
• They're a fashion statement: wearing a Fanny Factory fanny pack isn't just smart, functional and convenient. It's also edgy AF. Stand out at music festivals, while traveling, or even at the gym. There is no proper time or place for coolness. Coolness is a mindset – if you've got it, you're wearing a fanny pack.
• Hidden pocket: you may like to make a splash with your outfits, but everyone needs a little privacy some times. We've included a hidden pocket under the flap of every Fanny Factory fanny pack for your most personal and discreet items.

 

Why Bring the Fanny Pack Back Now?

There's no better time than now for the glorious return of the fanny pack. 90s fashion is back and accessories from your childhood have become cool again. The choker necklace, high-waisted jeans, crop tops, a plaid shirt tied around your waist – these are all fashion relics from the 90s that have made a chic comeback. If the fanny pack is wrong, we don't wanna be right!

Hey Fanny Packers!

If you didn't know, Fanny Factory is a brand new company! Our mission is to bring back the 90s-era fanny packs in a cool, hip, fashionable way. This ain't your dad's bag!

We've souped up the classic fanny pack with fashion and function in mind:

• Extra zipped compartments so you can organize like a boss. YASS
• Water-resistant fabric so you can freely frolic in the rain. YASS
• 19 sick patterns so you can look fly AF whatever you're doing. YASS

Right now we're running a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for our first bulk order. If you want to get in on the ground level and be one of the first to rock a Fanny Factory fanny pack, support us by making a pledge!

Once the Kickstarter campaign is over, we'll open up pre-orders on our website here and ramp up production right away. We're super excited to hear your thoughts on the packs, our mission, and our kickstarter page!

Oh, did we mention we have a wicked video that shows the fanny packs in action? Check it out!

#BringBackThePack

 

We had such a blast as a craft vendor at Wayhome music festival this year!

Thanks a million to everyone who came out to support us, we loved how much you love the fanny packs! #BringBackThePack #ShowUsYourFanny

We put up a bunch of photos on our Facebook page - check them out here!